Price comparison

Design

Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.

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2.weight

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Best

Sony MDR-EX150AP

3g

200g

20g

3.can be folded

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Foldable devices are easier to transport and take up less storage space.

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4.has a tangle free cable

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The cable is designed to minimize tangling.

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5.has included ear pads

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Allows you to change ear pads without buying new ones.

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6.has an in-ear form

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The in-ear device is ultracompact and lightweight, with little or no interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. It is inserted in the ear canal itself and blocks out a lot of environmental noise. It has stronger bass tones and is unlikely to fall out of the ear.

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Sound quality

1.highest frequency

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The highest frequency at which device produces audio. The higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.

Best

Sony MDR-Z1R

120000Hz

24000Hz

20000Hz

2.lowest frequency

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The lowest frequency at which the device produces audio. The lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.

Best

Sony MH1CBLK

1Hz

16Hz

20Hz

3.sound pressure level

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Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

Best

AKG K553 Pro

144dB/mW

115dB/mW

101dB/mW

4.has passive noise reduction

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The device sits tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal which reduces background noise and prevents your music from leaking out.

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5.impedance

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Impedance is the device’s electrical resistance to the current being pushed through it. The lower the impedance, the easier it is to get higher volume and requires less power.

Best

Flips Solo 2 Social

4 Ohms

32 Ohms

39 Ohms

6.driver unit size

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The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device. Bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.

Best

Audeze LCD2 Classic

106mm

40mm

13.6mm

Connectivity

1.Can be used wirelessly

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Wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.

For example

Skullcandy Sesh

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2.has a 3.5mm male connector

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A standard 3.5mm male connector is suitable for use with all MP3 players and computer sound cards.

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Features

1.can be used as a headset

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A headset is one headphone or pair with a built-in microphone. Headsets can be used for applications which require communication i.e. Skype, games with voice chat, mobile phones etc.

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2.has an in-line control panel

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There is a control panel on the cable, so you can easily operate the device without having to interact with it.